MGM, Universal Miss Deadline – Lose Millions
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Universal Studios will lose out on millions of dollars in royalties because they missed a deadline to file paperwork with the government, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
"The U.S. Copyright Office collects fees from cable and satellite companies that broadcast films and distributes the money to copyright owners after they file claims. Those claims must be sent by July 31 each year.
"In 2001, MGM’s claim arrived on Aug. 2, and Universal Studios’ on Aug. 3."
Erica Werner. Missed Deadlines Cost Studios Millions in Royalties. New York Lawyer. April 12, 2005.
See also:
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Universal City Studios LLP and Universal City Studios Productions LLP v. Marybeth Peters, in her Official Capacity as Register of Copyrights, and Copyright Office. (.pdf) April 8, 2005.
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Computers in Libraries’ Presentations Available Online
"This page features links to World Wide Web sites, PowerPoint slideshows, and other electronic resources used in support of presentations at Computers in Libraries 2005. Links are provided at the discretion of presenters. Additional links will be provided as they become available."
Information Today. Computers in Libraries 2005: Presentation Links.
Attribution: SNTReport.com first discovered news of these presentation links through a posting in beSpacific, edited by Sabrina I. Pacifici.
Editor’s note See also SNTReport.com’s prior story on K. Matthew Dames’ presentation at the conference.
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P2P Myths Over Impact on Music Industry
"Canada is in the midst of a contentious copyright reform with advocates for stronger copyright protection maintaining that the Internet has led to widespread infringement that has harmed the economic interests of Canadian artists. The Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) has emerged as the leading proponent of copyright reform, claiming that peer-to-peer file sharing has led to billions in lost sales in Canada.
"This article examines CRIA’s claims by conducting an analysis of industry figures. It concludes that loss claims have been greatly exaggerated and challenges the contention that recent sales declines are primarily attributable to file-sharing activities."
Michael Geist. Piercing the P2P Myths: An Examination of the Canadian Experience. First Monday. April 2005.
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BBC to Launch Creative Archive Project
"The word archive has an old, dusty feel about it; there seems nothing very dynamic, nothing much to stimulate young people or spark anyone’s creativity. But in the world of UK television and film, the impact of archive material is about to take on a new dimension.
"The BBC, Channel 4, the British Film Institute (BFI) and the Open University have joined together to create the creative archive licence, which launches later this week."
Kate Bulkley. Creative Licence. Guardian Unlimited. April 11, 2005.
Informitv. BBC Creative Licence on Archive Copyright. April 11, 2005.
Update: Creative Commons. Creative Archive Licence Group Launches. (Press Release.) April 13, 2005. (The Creative Archive Licence Group is available online here.)
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UK DJs Launch Podcast Shows
"DJs Paul Gambaccini and Tony Blackburn are backing a new website offering radio shows for digital audio players.
"Podshows will offer shows to download to iPods and other players for between 49p and 99p each.
"The BBC and Virgin Radio already offer shows via ‘podcasting’, but only using shows which have already been broadcast on radio."
BBC News. UK DJs Backing Podcasting Outfit. April 11, 2005.
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Electronic Reserve Controversy Arises at U. California
"Publishers are objecting to an electronic reserve system at the University of California in which libraries scan portions of books and journals and make them available free online to students.
"In recent months, lawyers for the Association of American Publishers have sent letters to the university that object to the use of electronic reserves on the San Diego campus. The publishers say that the use of electronic reserves is too extensive, violating the "fair use" doctrine of copyright law and depriving them of sales.
"University officials counter that the electronic reserves at San Diego are well within the bounds of fair use. They worry that the letters portend a lawsuit."
Scott Carlson. Legal Battle Brews Over Texts on Electronic Reserve at U. of California Libraries. The Chronicle of Higher Education. April 7, 2005.
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Podcasts Reach New Frontiers
"As millions of pilgrims streamed into Rome this past week, Internet listeners accompanied a Dutch priest on an intimate audio tour to pay one last visit to Pope John Paul II before he was laid to rest.
"Father Roderick Vonhogen brought the Catholic Church’s ancient rites to life through a cutting-edge format: the podcast, a radio-style show that is distributed over the Internet.
"Podcasts have caught on like wildfire since they first emerged nine months ago. Listeners can pick from roughly 10,000 shows on topics ranging from religion to wine to technology, and media companies and advertisers are taking note."
Andy Sullivan. Homespun ‘Podcasts’ Explore Universe of Topics. Reuters. April 9, 2005.
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